Background
Swetnam, Ruth E. Danglade was born on January 27, 1940 in Marion, Indiana, United States. Daughter of Harold Davis and Elizabeth (Lake) Neel.
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Ruth E. Danglade Swetnam
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Bachelor of Science, Ball State University, 1961; Master of Arts, Ball State University, 1964.
Career
Teacher orthopedically handicapped, Muncie (Indiana) Community Schools, 1961-1967; teacher of multiply handicapped, Muncie (Indiana) Community Schools, 1969-1974; teacher learning disabled, Muncie (Indiana) Community Schools, 1976-1979; special education instructor, Ball State University, Muncie, 1974-1979; assistant director special education, Delaware County Special Education Cooperative, Muncie, 1979-1991; director curriculum, Muncie Community Schools, 1991-1998; director Professional Development Schools,, Ball State University, Muncie, since 1998. Science curriculum consultant National Science Foundation, Muncie, 1976-1978. Learning disabilities consultant Ball State University, 1974-1980.
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Board of directors Delaware County Easter Seal Society, Minnetrista Cultural Foundation, Inc. Chairperson advisory county Ball State University College Business, 1985-1990. Member administrative board High St. United Methodist Church, Muncie, 1984-1988, youth coordinator, 1985-1988.
Member of advisory board Delaware County 4-H. Member ASCD, Indiana ASCD, Association for Children with Learning Disabilities, Council Exceptional Children (president Delaware County chapter 1977-1978), National Staff Development Council, Pi Lambda Theta, Phi Delta Kappa, Pi Beta Phi.
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Married James K. Danglade, September 2, 1961 (divorced November 1979). Children: Annette, John, Douglas, Adam, Matthew. Married Gary L. Swetnam, June 19, 1993.
